THE leader of Harlow Labour

Councillor James Griggs asked the portfolio holder for communities, cllr Danielle Brown, a number of questions on the subject.

See below.

Question

Councillor James Griggs to Councillor Danielle Brown (Portfolio Holder

for Community and Wellbeing):

Way back last summer I spoke with officers and suggested the relocation of

the canopies and table tennis tables from the market square.

At a meeting of the ‘Friends of the Town Park’ the group told me they were

keen to have the table tennis tables relocated to the park and I’m pleased that

this has now been done.At the same time, I suggested to officers the use of the canopies to provide

some shade at the splash parks and paddling pools. Can you give an update

on the canopies and the plans for their use?

Reply from Councillor Danielle Brown (Portfolio Holder for Community

and Wellbeing):

Work has already begun to get the paddling pools and splash parks ready for

the 2025 season. This includes assessing health and safety, as well as the

need for shade, so we can determine the most suitable locations for the

canopies which will be installed before the season commences.

We’re looking forward to welcoming both returning and new visitors to the

paddling pools and splash parks this summer as we continue to invest in

these much-loved facilities as part of our mission to deliver high-performing

council services.

In line with our increased investment, we are looking at how we can improve

the provision further, and we will have an exciting announcement soon. We

aim to ensure everyone enjoys the pools whilst staying comfortable in the

shade. Let’s hope we have a beautifully long sunny summer!